Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Blake Museum marks 100 years with special celebration at Living History Day
Bridgwater’s Blake Museum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on 14 April 2026, is inviting residents and visitors to continue the centenary celebrations at a special
Blake Museum marks 100 years with special celebration at Living History Day
Bridgwater’s Blake Museum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on 14 April 2026, is inviting residents and visitors to continue the centenary celebrations at a special
News
Blake Museum marks 100 years with special celebration at Living History Day
Bridgwater’s Blake Museum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on 14 April 2026, is inviting residents and visitors to continue the centenary celebrations at a special
Pandaemonium at Hestercombe
The 25th birthday of a Somerset-shot film will be celebrated with a unique screening at a landmark venue next month. Pandaemonium, a film about the
Young Photographers Celebrated at Somerset Film’s Private View
Young photographers from across Somerset gathered at The Engine in Bridgwater on Thursday 6 August for a special Private View to mark the opening of
Playday 2026 draws thousands to St Matthew’s Field
The free Bridgwater Playday, held on Wednesday 5 August at St Matthew’s Field, has been hailed a success, with an estimated 3,000 children, parents and
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
Town Hall & Community Events
August 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
